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Free Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Brockenhurst

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Brockenhurst. Classes run at Brockenhurst College, full-time during the day.

From day one you'll work with tools and complete practical engineering processes. You'll build skills in engineering and woodwork, guided by experienced teachers. The course takes one year and gives you a strong foundation for work, an apprenticeship, or further study. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and Maths.

You'll finish with an NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations.

Who this course is for

This learning opportunity is designed to give you an ideal introduction to performing engineering operations.From day one you will gain hands-on experience using a range of tools to complete various processes.Thanks to the guidance of expert teachers, you will gain practical skills and knowledge in engineering and woodwork.Importantly, your new know-how will make you a more suitable candidate for work, an apprenticeship, or a higher level course.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2 and above to include:* English Language* Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll use a range of hand and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll complete practical engineering processes from start to finish.
  • You'll develop skills in woodwork and material forming techniques.
  • You'll learn how to follow engineering instructions and technical drawings.
  • You'll apply health and safety rules in a workshop environment.
  • You'll understand the basics of engineering materials and their properties.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting. Classroom sessions support the practical elements with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is based on your practical performance and your understanding of engineering processes. Your teachers will observe your work and check your knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brockenhurst College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Operative, carries out practical tasks on a production or manufacturing site.
  • Engineering Assistant, supports qualified engineers with day-to-day operations.
  • Welder, joins metal components using heat and specialist equipment.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts, shapes and assembles metal structures and parts.
  • Workshop Technician, maintains tools and supports production processes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations, the natural next step for hands-on engineering skills.
  • Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you develop trade skills with an employer.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, broadens your technical knowledge across the sector.
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